Ramos-Silva v. State Farm Mutual Insurance Co.

Bernes, Judge.

The issue in this case is whether an uninsured motorist insurer can sue a tortfeasor for subrogation after the tortfeasor has been released from personal liability except to the extent that insurance coverage, other than the tortfeasor’s personal liability policy, exists. Because we answer this question in the affirmative, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

The pertinent facts of this case are undisputed. Appellant Roberto R. Ramos-Silva was involved in a motor vehicle collision with Mary Reddy, the insured of appellee State Farm Mutual Insurance Company. Reddy was…